The 7 Pillars of Self Care
Research and science show that incorporating a variety of these into your daily/weekly schedule will increase your personal performance (and happiness).
Pillar 1: Mental Self Care
Creating a healthy mindset through mindfulness and curiosity
- Journaling, meditation, thinking outside of the box, creating a brain dump list at the start of each day, and taking an intentional break from screen time
- What forms of mental self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 2: Emotional Self Care
Creating healthy coping strategies for any stresses that might occur in your daily life
- Watching your favorite movie, listening to music, writing positive affirmations for yourself, asking others for help when you need it, and setting boundaries to protect yourself and your heart
- What forms of emotional self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 3: Physical Self Care
Taking care of your body with rest, nutrition, and exercise, hydration, and supplementation
- Eating nutritious meals at regular times, drinking plenty of water each day, taking a daily multivitamin, getting a good night’s sleep, and trying new forms of exercise
- What forms of physical self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 4: Environmental Self Care
Taking care of the places around you and the places you love
- Rearranging your workspace with a peaceful arrangement, exploring new places, decluttering your living space, going for walks outdoors, and appealing to your five senses
- What forms of environmental self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 5: Spiritual Self Care
Activities or practice that give you a sense of meaning and connection to your purpose
- Spending time in nature, praying, finding a community you identify with, volunteering and philanthropic work
- What forms of spiritual self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 6: Recreational Self Care
Making time for hobbies and activities that interest you
- Taking time for hobbies, going on an adventure, taking time to relax and do nothing, traveling, playing board games or video games, and switching up your daily routine
- What forms of recreational self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
Pillar 7: Social Self Care
Building relationships and making connections with healthy boundaries
- Connecting with friends, calling your relatives, writing a letter to a friend, talking to a support group, and chatting with an online community
- What forms of social self-care work for you that you will commit to?
- Add these activities to your digital calendar.
